Summer Training Program on Quadrotor and RC Aircraft
Course Introduction
Radio Controlled Aircraft
RC Aircraft Design, Fabrication and Flying is an aeromodelling program that helps participants learn about the dynamics and design of an airplane. This program on aeromodelling would introduce the participants to the four pillars of Aerospace Engineering - Aerodynamics, Flight Mechanics, Aircraft Propulsion and Structures, with stress on the first two topics. In this program, basics of electronics relevant to RC aeromodelling (radio controls, servo motors, brushless DC Motors, Electronic Speed Controllers, etc.) would also be covered.
Quadcopter
Quadcopter, also called a Quadrotor helicopter, is a rotary-wing aircraft with four rotors. It finds applications in both civil and military domains. Its amazing maneuverability and the ease of flight in constricted locations have achieved itself a remarkable position in the aviation sector. Our program helps participants understand the concepts and use of accelerometer sensor, microcontrollers and wireless communication in designing and controlling a Quadcopter.
Course Highlights
Design, Develop and Test your own RC Aircraft & Quadcopter
Content developed under the guidance of IITians
Practical knowledge gained from the program will help you take up good B.tech/M.tech projects easily
Competition at the end of each module to help students participate effectively
RC Aircraft Design, Fabrication and Flying
Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Entire model designed and built from scratch
Design algorithm used is suitable to develop different designs
Introduction to rotary-wing and multi rotor aircraft concepts
Understanding the Electronics circuitry involved in Quadcopter
Learning about the working of accelerometer sensors, gyroscopes and controllers
Hands-on experience for participants with DC motors, electronic speed controllers and Quadcopter Embedded control board
Course Structure
The course consists of the following modules:
RC Aircraft Design, Fabrication and Flying
Quadcopter
Each module is split into the following sessions
Lecture
Design
Hands-on session
Testing/ Competition
RC Aircraft Design, Fabrication and Flying
Introductory Lecture on Aeromodelling
Basics of Flight Dynamics & Aeronautics
Different Systems in an Aircraft
Stability & Control of an Aircraft
Instrumentation in an RC Aircraft
Interactive Design Session
Fabrication Session
Testing Session - all aircrafts designed by the participants are flown by an expert flyer of Team Roboversity
Quadcopter
Understanding rotary-wing aircraft and their Dynamics
Exposure to Design and concepts of Embedded Systems behind Multicopters
Fabrication of Quadcopter frame and its circuit
Calibration and Testing of the developed Quadcopter
Quadcopter Flying using Radio Control and competition
What is Summer Training Program about?
In Summer Training Program, you will:
Develop unique engineering projects which will be useful as academic projects
Evolve practical engineering skills which helps improve your employability
Get certified for the training which adds value to your career profile
Certification
All Roboversity certificates have a unique ID which can be verified online for authentication.
Certificate of Participation
Certificate of Merit to the top-performers
Awards:
The following awards will be given to top-performing participants
Best Design Award
Best Fabrication Award
Fastest Fabrication Award
Innovation Award
Online Portal:
Participants have access to an exclusive online portal to:
View status of registered and attended workshops
View study material for workshops
Write online exams and receive separate certificates with scores. These certificates with scores will provide students an opportunity to show their learning in job interviews.
Analyze their online scores in comparison with other students
View analysis of performance of students from across the country
Kit Contents:
RC Aircraft
Hardware
Engine/ Electric Motor
Electric Motor Controller
Propeller
Transmitter*
Receiver*
Li-Po battery
Servo motors (3 pieces)
Coroplast
Styrofoam
Control Rods
Epoxy Glue
Wing Holders
Ornithopter Kit
Working Tools#
Other miscellaneous items
Software
Software used to design and test RC planes
RC Simulator
RC Flying Tutorials and videos
Other Material
Booklet on design and construction of RC Aircraft
Quadrotor
Hardware
Engine/ Electric Motor - 4
Electric Motor Controller - 4
Counter Rotating Propellers - 2 pairs
Transmitter*
Receiver*
Li-Po battery
Quadrotor Control Board
Power Distribution Board
Quadrotor Frame
Working Tools#
Other miscellaneous items
Software
Software (Flash Tool) to burn program (firmware) into control board
Other Material
Booklet on Quadcopter design and construction
Booklet on Quadcopter circuitry
Booklet on Quadcopter maintenance
All the above components would be provided during the program to participants in groups of 5 but would be taken back at the end. This is being done to reduce the cost of the program and make it affordable for students who do not want to buy the take-home kit.
Take-home kit consists of all the above items excluding transmitter and receiver.
#Working tools will be taken back after the program
The common electronic components in the kits for RC Aircraft will be reused from the Quadcopter.
Who should attend?
This workshop is recommended for Mechanical, Electronics and Aeronautical engineering students looking for summer training. Anyone who is interested to learn aeromodelling practically should also join.
Why Roboversity?
Roboversity is a division of Skyfi Labs that develops courses with a focus on Electrical and Electronics Engineering disciplines.
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